Summary

The Program Therapist performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed.

Job description

Position Summary

The Program Therapist performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed.

Hours

Varied weekdays and weekends, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Responsibilities

Perform social services functions to assist patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs
Provide basic consultation and teaching
Provide complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care
Provide crisis intervention
Facilitate short-term and long-term family therapy
Provide information and referrals as needed

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field preferred
Minimum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred
Direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills
Must have strong clinical assessment skills
Must be state certified in social work or clinical related mental health field
LPC-A, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW license required
CPR certification
Handle With Care and Verbal De-Escalation training within 30 days of employment
Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire
May be required to work flexible hours and overtime

Benefits

Challenging work environment
Career development opportunities
Competitive Compensation

Company overview

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.